| Care and Maintenance for your Vinyl | | | | Do's and Don'ts for your vinyl windows |
| Replacement Windows | | | | |
| | | | Do's to know about vinyl windows: |
| Cleaning and care of your vinyl replacement | | | | |
| windows is a simple procedure that can keep | | | | - Do open the bottom and Top window for |
| your windows with a permanent new look. | | | | improved air ventilation. |
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| If you find any tape or labels on your window | | | | - Do use both hands to hold the window when |
| that did not come off completely use an | | | | it is tilting inward for cleaning |
| alcohol based cleaner on small glass areas | | | | |
| only. When you are done with the removal | | | | - Do always support the inward tilted windows |
| process make sure you thoroughly wet the | | | | when they are in the cleaning position |
| glass and rinse with plain water. | | | | |
| | | | - Do make sure that the tilt latches are |
| Ammonia-based glass cleaners or regular glass | | | | fully engaged after you are done cleaning and |
| cleaners can be used to clean the glass. | | | | bringing the window in its original position. |
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| Refrain from using any solvents, paint | | | | - Do make sure you have your top window |
| removers or sharp objects to clean your | | | | (double-hung) moved all the way up before you |
| windows and patio doors. PVC (vinyl) products | | | | try to lock your window. |
| should be cleaned with mild soap and water. | | | | |
| | | | Don'ts to know about vinyl windows: |
| In the event of heavier cleaning is needed | | | | |
| use commercially advertised household | | | | - Don't forget to leave your lock in the open |
| cleaners that are non abrasive. | | | | position until your windows are closed and |
| | | | ready to be locked. Leaving the lock in the |
| Should your window have condensation on the | | | | locked position while the window is open can |
| inside of your window, try to control the | | | | damage the keeper when you attempt to close |
| overall humidity in your home. This is your | | | | it. |
| responsibility and has nothing to do with the | | | | |
| quality of the window. The only time the | | | | - Don't try to remove the windows on a double |
| manufacturer should be responsible is when | | | | hung vinyl window |
| the condensation is visible between the glass | | | | |
| panes. This is a good indicator that the seal | | | | - Don't use WD40 or other oil based |
| has been broken and the glass pack has to be | | | | lubricants, they only attract dirt. Silicon |
| replaced. | | | | spray should be used for lubrication. |
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| Mildew can become a problem when the humidity | | | | - Don't leave the center section of a Swing & |
| is too high for a long period of time and | | | | Clean sliding vinyl window open without the |
| should be removed with an appropriate cleaner | | | | proper support or you will risk damaging the |
| or mildew controller that can be acquired at | | | | functionality of your window. |
| your local store. | | | | |
| | | | - Don't try to move sliding window sash of a |
| Vinyl windows are solid in color throughout | | | | Swing & Clean when the pivot hardware is |
| making painting and varnishing a thing of the | | | | locked. |
| past. Keep in mind by doing so you will most | | | | |
| likely void your warranty. | | | | - Don't use cleaners that are abrasive to |
| | | | clean the vinyl or the glass of the windows |
| Also remember that the tracks of sliding and | | | | |
| double-hung windows are exposed to outside | | | | - Don't use any solvents to clean the windows |
| environment, which can leave abrasive | | | | |
| elements such as dirt, leaves, sand, grease, | | | | - Don't forget to unlock your casement |
| soot, etc. in them. If not removed they can | | | | windows before operating the crank to open |
| cause groves in the vinyl tracks when | | | | them up |
| operated. It is recommended to clean them | | | | |
| semi-annual. Use a small, stiff nylon brush | | | | - Don't use a high pressure hose to clean the |
| for cleaning and a soft cloth to wipe them | | | | outside of a vinyl window |
| down. If needed use silicone spray lubricant | | | | |
| on the tracks of the sliding window and on | | | | - Don't forget to add enough support to your |
| the balance shoe track of a double hung vinyl | | | | vinyl window when installing a window air |
| window. This will keep the operation of the | | | | conditioning unit |
| vinyl window smooth without leaving oily | | | | |
| residues that tends to collect more abrasive | | | | - DON'T PAINT OR VARNISH vinyl windows! This |
| elements. | | | | will void your warranty. |
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